I used to do an internship in the area and the only thing that made it bearable was the fact that I can walk to Whole Foods at lunch to shop and eat lunch (they have the best salad bar!)
Yes, I know people call this place "whole paycheque"...but this is Yorkville! Of course it is expensive! At least there is free parking! I don't buy anything there that I can buy cheaper somewhere else and not everything is more expensive there. For the price you are paying, you are getting the convenience of having an incredible selection of organic fruits and vegetables with selections you just can't find anywhere else...and they offer this all year-round! When I go to other supermarkets, I find that the organic stuff sometimes look kind of sad or bruised (especially in winter) but that's not the case at Whole Foods!
Another great thing about Whole Foods is their amazing selection of bath/body/hair/make up products. I've been gradually switching all my beauty products to more natural brands and the girls at Whole Foods have been a great help and resource. Not only will they make great recommendations, they will also send you home with loads and loads of samples!
My only wish is that they open up more locations in Toronto...hopefully, one near me!